Erik Estrada, the renowned actor from "CHiPs," is set to return to the small screen with the second season of his show "Divine Renovation."
The actor, who has always been vocal about the integral role faith plays in his life and career, hosts this unique docuseries that merges the popularity of home improvement shows with a spiritual touch.
According to Fox News, the show, which debuted in 2023, is produced by Heartlight Entertainment. It showcases Estrada partnering with local businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship to extend a helping hand to families in need. The actor's previous experience with faith-based films, including "Finding Faith," "Virtuous," and "Uncommon," made him the ideal choice for the show, as per its executive producer, Monty Hobbs.
Estrada shared that Hobbs envisioned a show that subtly incorporated faith, without being overly preachy. He quoted Hobbs as saying, "'I want to do a concept where we don't hit people over the head with the Bible, but it's a show about doing good, a feel-good kind-of-show, working with the community, helping people of all walks of life.'"
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Estrada emphasized the show's mission to provide necessary items to those who can't afford them. "People out there need stuff," he stated, adding, "People need these things, you know? But they can't afford it."
Estrada explained that the show, backed by donations from local businesses, not only aids the recipient of the renovation but also benefits the donating business in the long run. "We get a couple of community appliance stores to help us out with a stove or a washer-dryer, you know?" Estrada said. "And [the store] gets years and years and years of free advertisements for a little donation of a product that we can put in somebody's trailer or somebody's home and help them because they deserve to have better."
The actor confessed that assisting these organizations is "good for my soul." He added, "They can't do it for themselves, but we can come along and do it. Why not? What's what's wrong with that? Nothing's wrong with that."
One of the locations featured in the upcoming season of "Divine Renovation" is Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH), a shelter and food pantry in Torrington, Connecticut. Here, the team installed a new floor, carried out other home improvements, and erected a 25-foot flagpole for the resident veterans.
Estrada, who also works as an undercover law enforcement officer arresting child sexual predators, credits his faith for helping him navigate challenging times. He revealed that seeking forgiveness and help from God forms a significant part of his Christian faith. He shared, "Well, I apologize for the mistakes I make and choices I've made and ask, 'Hey, please forgive me. I'll try not to do that again, and I'll try to get it right. But help me. I could use your help right now. It's wearing on me emotionally and mentally and causes me to lose sleep.'"
Estrada concluded by emphasizing the therapeutic effect of prayer, stating, "And I find out that talking to yourself, talking to your inner guide, to your inner self, is God anyway. So, it helps."
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